As a senior website operations expert, I am well aware that efficient management of multiple websites has become an essential need for many enterprises and operation teams in today's increasingly complex network environment.Whether it is for brand segmentation, market expansion, or considerations for multilingual layout, having a system that can be centrally managed and content shared undoubtedly can greatly enhance operational efficiency.AnQiCMS is the solution that brings us a surprise under this background, with its unique ability to manage multiple sites.

The core mechanism of multi-site management in AnQiCMS

The delicacy of AnQiCMS lies in its provision of a centralized multi-site management system. This means that, youNo need to deploy multiple independent AnQiCMS applications on the server,No need to install a separate set of code for each website.All sites run under the same AnQiCMS application instance, sharing the same core code and backend management system.This design greatly simplifies the complexity of deployment and maintenance, as if you have a group headquarters that can manage multiple subsidiaries at the same time, everything is in perfect order.

Deployment and Configuration: Make multiple sites a reality

Connect multiple websites to the same AnQiCMS, you need to perform some basic environment configuration first.AnQiCMS supports various deployment methods, among which using Docker (such as through 1Panel or Baota Panel) or directly configuring reverse proxy on a Linux server are common approaches.

No matter which method is used, the core idea is to point different domain names (such asbrandA.com/brandB.com) to the same port of the AnQiCMS application instance (the default is usuallyreverse proxy)} ]8001）。Thus, when users access different domain names, the web server (such as Nginx or Apache) will forward the requests to AnQiCMS for processing, and AnQiCMS will identify the corresponding site based on the domain name.

In the AnQiCMS backend, the multi-site management feature is the entry point for setting up new sites. You can easily “add a new site” here and configure each site:

  • A standalone site name and URLEnsure each website has a clear identity标识.
  • A standalone site root directoryEven if the code is shared, each site still has its own independent cache, configuration files, and other data storage spaces to avoid interference. For example,/app/dev_anqicms.comThis path can clearly distinguish the data of different sites.
  • Independent database: Each site usually configures an independent database name (such asdev_anqicms_comThis ensures the independence of the site data, even if the data structures are similar, they will not affect each other.Of course, in environments like Docker, database account information can be reused with default settings, further simplifying the configuration process.
  • Exclusive admin account and password for the backendEnsures that the management permissions of each site are independent, enhancing security.
  • Flexible template selectionEach site can choose a different template to realize a personalized front-end display.

Through these configurations, even though they share server resources and a set of AnQiCMS code, they appear to users and administrators as fully functional and independent websites.

The unified distribution of content and resource sharing

The true charm of managing multiple sites lies in the unified distribution of content and effective sharing of resources. AnQiCMS achieves this through its powerfultemplate tag systemand thissiteIdsupports the parameters, and has perfectly achieved this.

In AnQiCMS, all content (such as articles, products), categories, single pages, image resources, and even system settings (such as contact information, TDK information) can be logically distinguished. When we build website templates, AnQiCMS provides various tags (such asarchiveListDocument list,categoryListCategory list,systemSystem information,contactand contact information all have an optionalsiteIdParameter.

This means that you can not only call the content and configuration of the current site,Can also be specifiedsiteIdCan easily call data from other sites

This content and resource unified management and on-demand distribution not only reduces the workload of operation staff, ensures the consistency of brand information, but also lays a solid foundation for cross-site data integration and analysis.

Flexible content strategy and operation optimization

In addition to the basic multi-site management and content sharing, the many features of AnQiCMS also provide deeper optimization for multi-site operations:

  • Multilingual supportFor enterprises that need to face the global market, the multi-language feature of AnQiCMS combined with multi-site management can easily build a cluster of multi-language websites, allowing content to directly reach users of different languages and help promote internationalization.
  • Flexible Content ModelEach site or content type can customize its content model to ensure a highly tailored content structure to meet business needs, whether it is articles, products, events, or other custom information, they can all be properly managed.
  • Advanced SEO toolsAll-in-one tools such as full site content replacement, SEO-friendly URLs, 301 redirects, Sitemap, Robots.txt, etc., can help operation personnel formulate refined SEO strategies for each site, enhancing visibility in search engines.
  • User Group and VIP SystemFor websites that need to build a membership system or provide paid content, AnQiCMS user groups and VIP system provide strong support to realize content monetization.

Through these features, AnQiCMS is not only a content publishing tool, but also a powerful platform that empowers enterprises and operation teams to achieve efficient, flexible, and scalable content operation.It transforms multi-site management from cumbersome repetitive labor into a strategic, integrated operational advantage.

Common Questions (FAQ)

  1. Does the multi-site management of AnQiCMS mean that I need to deploy multiple AnQiCMS applications on the server?

  2. How can I share content or resources between different sites?

    • AnQiCMS uses template tags tositeIdachieve content sharing. For example, in a website template, you can usearchiveList/categoryList/systemtags, and specify another site'ssiteIdTo call its published content, category information, or system configuration. Although images, videos, and other resources are physically stored in a unified location, they can also be referenced across different sites through their respective URL paths, achieving resource sharing